自贡市汇南实验学校
2024-2025学年九年级英语上期期中学科知识竞赛
第1卷(选择题 共100分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
( )1. Where does the woman’s daughter work part-time
A. B. C.
( )2. What is Alan’s hometown famous for
A. B. C.
( )3. What time does the bank close today
A. B. C.
( )4. Which dictionary is the girl’s dad’s
A. B. C.
( )5. How does the man advise the woman to get to the nearest bookstore
A. B. C.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
( )6. What is the invention used to do
A. Peel potatoes. B. Cut watermelons. C. Clean strawberries.
( )7. Who did Greg talk back to
A. His dad. B. His mom. C. His grandpa.
( )8. How many members are there in the English club
A.7. B.17. C.27.
( )9. What is Susan like now
A. She is outgoing. B. She is quiet. C. She is humorous.
( )10. Where is the gift shop
A. Opposite the post office. B. Behind the cinema.
C. Across from the hospital.
听下面一段材料，回答第11至12题。
( )11. What do we know about the art and science fair
A. A ticket to it was 16 yuan. B. It took place in the art center.
C. Most of the works there were made by kids.
( )12. What is the model train made of
A. Wood. B. Grass. C. Glass.
听下面一段材料，回答第13至15题。
( )13. What time did Linda go to bed last Saturday
A. At about 10:00 p. m. B. At about 11:00 p. m. C. At about 11:30 p. m.
( )14. What is Frank allowed to do once a week
A. Watch TV. B. Play video games. C. Hang out with friends.
( )15. Why does Linda like to work part-time
A. To make more friends. B. To save some money.
C. To become more independent.
听下面一段独白，回答第16至20题。
( )16. Who gave the speaker a shirt
A. Andy. B. David. C. Eric.
( )17. What was in the red gift box
A. A gift card. B. A birthday card. C. A scarf.
( )18. Where can the gift card be used
A. In the shopping mall. B. In the restaurant. C. In the bookstore.
( )19. What was the gift basket filled with
A. Postcards. B. Snacks. C. CDs.
( )20. What kind of CD did Joe give to the speaker
A. Rock. B. Country. C. Pop.
第二部分 基础知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 单项填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
( )21. Every one of us should play ______ active role in telling China’s stories well to make ______ voice of China heard.
A. an; the B. an; a C. a; the
( )22. There are no secrets ______ success. It’s the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.
A. on B. to C. with
( )23. The car broke down, so ______ owner had to call for help.
A. it B. it’s C. its
( )24.— The project is so challenging.
— Don’t worry, Lucy. Let’s break it into smaller parts and ______ them, one by one.
A. deal with B. prepare for C. worry about
( )25.—I wonder ______ you could tell me the way to the restroom.
— Of course. Just go to the second floor and there is one between the clothes shop and the shoe shop.
A. that B. if C. how
( )26.— The artwork of Jingtailan is amazing.
— Yeah. It took the artist ______ two years to finish.
A. certainly B. commonly C. nearly
( )27. I used to ______ easily, but now I’m getting used to ______ my best to solve the problem.
A. give up; trying B. give up; try C. giving up; trying
( )28. Wait, look at the notice! It says visitors to the museum ______ to check all bags and belongings at the front desk before entering it.
A. required B. are required C. were required
( )29.— What do you think of Chat GPT
— It’s very useful. I think it ______ in more fields in the near future.
A. used B. will use C. will be used
( )30.— Watching short English videos can help improve one’s pronunciation.
—______ . That’s how I got a lot better at it.
A. Never mind B. Take your time C. You have a point
第二节 完形填空(共15小题；A篇每小题2分，B篇每小题1分，满分20分)
A
Paris hosted the Olympics this year, and a new sport was part of it. It’s called breaking.
Breaking started in the 1970s. The streets of the Bronx neighborhood of New York City were where this dance 31 was born, as part of the hip-hop culture(嘻哈文化). It has come a(n) 32 way from there to the world stage in Paris!
Some people 33 that as breaking changes from a street dance to a competitive sport, it might lose some of its spirit. Breaking started as a way for people to express themselves on the streets, and they’re afraid that the Olympics might make it too 34 , or in other words, less fun. But others are excited to see the dancers show off their skills at the biggest sports event in the world!
No matter what, though, there is no 35 that the breaking competitions were unlike anything you’d ever seen before at the Olympics! They were a real eye-opener.
( )31. A. style B. service C. action
( )32. A. easy B. cool C. long
( )33. A. promise B. worry C. dream
( )34. A. hard B. relaxing C. serious
( )35. A. chance B. doubt C. need
B
Ou Dongsheng, a 30-year-old man from Chongqing, deeply loves traditional Chinese culture. He volunteers as a calligraphy(书法) teacher at a night school in his city.
Ou’s 36 in calligraphy began at the age of 6. Although he grew up watching American movies and Japanese cartoons, Ou developed a strong wish to spread Chinese culture.
Once a student at the night school, Ou now teaches calligraphy one evening a week. The students in his class cover different 37 groups, from those in their 20s to almost 60. Ou 38 a relaxing atmosphere(氛围) in his class and calls his students “pals”.
39 the night school opened in August in 2023, his friend Gao Xinquan, the first voluntary teacher at the school, invited him to join his 40 classes. Gao’s love for volunteer work touched Ou. When his guitar course 41 , Ou decided to start teaching calligraphy at the school.
During his 90-minute class, Ou walks around the 42 , giving advice. In his class, Ou also 43 the history of Chinese calligraphy and famous calligraphers from different dynasties to his students. He tells them how to understand 44 styles of calligraphy works and helps them find their favorite style. “Ou teaches very well and 45 , and he influences us with his thinking on calligraphy,” said one of Ou’s students.
“I will teach as long as I can to help more people experience and appreciate traditional calligraphy,” Ou said.
( )36. A. hobby B. interest C. change
( )37. A. family B. ability C. age
( )38. A. creates B. misses C. notices
( )39. A. If B. When C. Because
( )40. A. violin B. chess C. guitar
( )41. A. passed B. came C. ended
( )42. A. classroom B. garden C. school
( )43. A. points B. introduces C. collects
( )44. A. important B. popular C. different
( )45. A. carefully B. quickly C. simply
第三部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
A
A garden in the house No way! You would say. But small indoor gardens are a great way to bring a bit of nature into your living space, even if you don’t have a lot of room. With the right container, soil(容器、土壤), and plants, you can do it in no time! Here’s how to get started:
Step 1: Choose a Container
Find a container with small holes so water can drain away(流出) when you water the plants.
Step 2: Add the Soil
Put some soil in the container until it’s about halfway full.
Step 3: Pick Your Plants
Good choices are succulents, pansies, mint, or basil (多肉植物、三色堇、薄荷或罗勒). They don’t need a lot of sunlight!
Step 4: Plant Your Plants
Carefully put the plants into the soil. Make sure to leave some space between them. Then, add more soil around the plants to keep them in place.
Step 5: Water Your Plants
Use a small cup or spoon to pour water into the soil. Just give enough water to keep it wet, not too much.
Finally, don’t forget to take care of your garden! Water your plants every few days and make sure the soil doesn’t dry out completely. Pick off dead leaves and flowers to keep your plants healthy. Also, find a sunny place near a window so your plants can get some sunlight!
( )46. Which of the following shows the result of Step 2
A. B. C.
( )47. Mint is a good choice for a small indoor garden because it doesn’t need too much ______ .
A. air B. soil C. sunlight
( )48. How many suggestions for taking care of a small indoor garden are mentioned in the material
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
B
A teenager named Alex faced a conflict(冲突) between his family’ s hope and his dream. Alex came from a family of doctors, and his parents wanted him to become a doctor like them. However, Alex had different plans. He loved technology and dreamed of becoming a software(软件) engineer. His parents didn’t understand his love for computer science and saw it as a hobby, not something he could do as a job.
Alex felt upset because he loved his family but he also wanted to follow his dream. He tried to explain to his parents how much he enjoyed program writing, but they wouldn’t listen. The conflict came to a head when Alex’s parents refused to give him money if he decided to study computer science in college.
______ He decided to take matters into his own hands. He applied for a scholarship(申请了奖学金) and got accepted into a top computer science program at a famous university. As he worked hard in his program, Alex tried to get his parents to learn about his work and show them how his programming skills could be used in different fields.
Over time, Alex’s parents began to see his love for technology and thought that he might be successful. They decided to support his choice to work with computers.
With the support of his family, Alex finished university, and then, he got a cool job in a top computer company. He realized that his family conflict was because of their different ideas. But he finally found a way to make both him and his family happy
( )49. Why did the conflict make Alex feel upset
①Because he wasn’t good at studying.
②Because he wanted to follow his dream.
③Because he had to make money by himself.
④Because he didn’t want to let his parents down.
A.①④ B.②③ C.②④
( )50. What’s the best sentence for“______”in Paragraph 3
A. However, Alex didn’t give up. B. Alex knew it was not difficult.
C. Alex worried about his parents.
( )51. What’s the right order of the following events
①Alex’s parents refused to pay for his education.
②Alex’s parents showed their understanding.
③Alex faced a conflict with his family.
④Alex went to the university.
A.③①④② B.③④②① C.④①③②
( )52. What can we learn from Alex’s experience
A. It’s necessary to understand parents. B. It’s important to stick to your dream.
C. It’s meaningful to talk with parents.
C
Gu Ailing, a famous Chinese athlete(运动员), took part in the Olympic Torch Relay(火炬传递) in France on June 5th,2024. She was excited about it as the 11th person to carry the torch that day. “I just finished carrying the Olympic torch,” Ailing told Xinhua reporters in an interview. “I’m so happy I could be part of this.”
Many locals watched the Olympic Torch Relay and cheered on the torchbearers(火炬手). Ailing said this made her feel even more proud to carry the torch. “I saw kids, old people, and even babies being held by their parents watching from the sides of the road,” she said. “I could feel their excitement for the Olympics. I think that’s part of the Olympic spirit— getting more people involved and interested.”
Ailing made the“six”gesture(手势)a few times during the relay. She explained that the number“six”means something great in Chinese. “I wanted to use this gesture to show China is great and that our Chinese athletes are great too.” Ailing said. “I hope the Chinese athletes do well at the Olympics.”
When asked which summer sports event she was most excited about, Ailing answered with a laugh, “I have a lot of friends who are going to be in the Olympics, and I don’t want to forget to mention anyone.”
At the end of the interview, Ailing said that she had to fly from the United States to France for the Olympic Torch Relay and was on the plane for over 10 hours, working on her schoolwork the whole time. So, it was time to fly back and study for her final exams!
( )53. Why did Gu Ailing go to France
A. To go on a family trip. B. To carry the Olympic torch.
C. To take part in the Olympics.
( )54. How did Gu Ailing feel when seeing locals cheering on the torchbearers
A. Proud. B. Lucky. C. Surprised.
( )55. Which of the following gestures did Gu Ailing make
A. B. C.
( )56. What can we learn about Gu Ailing from Paragraph 4
A. She wants to make more friends.
B. She has trouble remembering names.
C. She is good at dealing with reporters’ questions.
D
Robots used to be found only in science fiction. In the 1960s, the animated(动画的) space-age family the Jetsons had a robot who could do chores. In the 2014 movie Big Hero 6, the robot Baymax could help sick people feel better. In real life, robots are used in different places. They help make cars, clean floors and even help doctors and nurses practice taking care of patients.
Now robots are helping out in restaurants because there aren’t enough workers. Customers face longer wait times, fewer menu choices and higher food prices. So, some restaurant owners are lending a hand—a robotic hand in the form of server robots.
There are different kinds of server robots. Some look like rolling carts(手推车). One model named Bella even has a cute cat-like face. Many are short and shaped like R2-D2 of Star Wars. They are created to bring food to customers in a restaurant. They are just the right hor customers to easily reach their food. Restaurant owners like them because they are good at doing repetitive(重复乏味的) work. They can bring delicious food to hungry customers and collect dirty dishes at the end of the meal.
A server robot costs from a few thousand to several thousand dollars. In 2021, some restaurants even rented(租用) them for as low as $15 each day. So, using these robots is a good idea. Don’t be surprised if you see one coming to your table soon.
( )57. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1
A. Robots are useful in hospitals.
B. Robots have appeared in modern fiction.
C. Robots have gone from fiction to real life.
( )58. Why do restaurant owners use server robots
A. They can’t find enough workers.
B. Customers like server robots better.
C. They have little money to pay for their workers.
( )59. What are server robots good at
A. Acting like pet cats. B. Doing repetitive work.
C. Introducing different dishes.
( )60. What does the writer think of the future of server robots
A. Bright. B. Uncertain. C. Worrying.
第二节 阅读填空(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
Our parents and teachers always tell us to “sit up straight” and “stand tall”. But why do they say that 61 Or is there something more to it
The truth is that how we hold our bodies can be important for our health. Meghan, a doctor, says slouching(低头垂肩地站或坐、走) can lead to sore necks, back problems, and even trouble with breathing. So maybe our parents and teachers are onto something.
62 They say that our spines(脊椎) are stronger than we think and that differences in how we stand or sit are just part of life.
So what does this mean Should we all be sitting up straight all the time 63 No! The experts agree that we shouldn’t stay in one position for too long. Our bodies are meant to move around. If we’re always sitting up straight to work on a computer or slouching to use a phone, that might cause us some trouble.
64 That way, we can avoid getting stuck(动不了) in a slouch. We should also make sure we take breaks and stretch muscles(伸展肌肉) from time to time. That will help us feel light in our steps.
Anyway, don’t worry too much if you catch yourself slouching sometimes. 65 Just remember to sit up straight and stand tall now and then. Your body will thank you for it.
A. Can we slouch for hours B. So maybe our parents and teachers are right. C. Is it just because they want us to look pretty D. The key is to keep our bodies active and change positions often. E. A little slouching here and there probably won’t break your back. F. However, some experts say we shouldn’t worry too much about slouching.
第II卷(非选择题 共50分)
第四部分 综合知识运用(共三节，满分50分)
第一节 单词填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
66. Kate was s______ in the discussion because she didn’t want to put her thoughts into words.
67. Learning different ways of e______ your feelings will help you in many ways.
68. In spring, the plant began to put out new l______ .
69. As robots are w______ used, some traditional jobs may disappear one day.
70. The Old Man and the Sea is regarded as one of the best n______ in the world.
71. Yan Ning received another international award this May. We are truly p______ of her.
72. If you can’t find the right d______ to the new museum, you can use Baidu Map. It can help you find the way.
73. You should spend time r______ what you’ ve learned before the exams.
74. We had some ice-cream as a d______ after the Mid-Autumn dinner.
75. Do you think it is fair to p______a whole class for the actions of one or two students
第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Sandwiches are a popular kind of food. People often eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some enjoy them as a snack late at night. Sandwiches are very easy 76. ______(make). You just put any kind of filling (馅) between two pieces of bread.
Usually, the fillings are meat, cheese and vegetables. Sandwiches can be hot or cold. People enjoy them either way because they can just pick up the food 77. ______ their hands and eat.
When people do that, they are 78. ______(copy) John Montagu. He was the fourth Earl(伯爵) of Sandwich in England in the 1700s. What’s more, a sandwich is called a sandwich because of 79. ______(he).
The Earl loved to play card games, and he would play for a long time. Even when he got hungry, he didn’t want to stop to eat. So, he 80. ______(request) the cook to cut some beef and put it between two pieces of bread.
The Earl could eat the food without a knife and fork while he kept playing.81. ______ convenient it was! The Earl’s 82. ______(friend) saw that and they asked to have the same choice as him. The food later 83.______(name) just a sandwich.
Now, Americans celebrate National Sandwich Day on November 3rd every year. It’s 84. ______ great time to enjoy their old favorites and try new sandwiches.85. ______(actual), you can have a sandwich any day, so why not make one for yourself today
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
学校杂志社正在征稿，题目为“How I’ve Changed！”。请根据以下要点提示写一篇英语短文介绍自己的变化并投稿。
要点提示：
1.从外貌、性格、爱好等至少三个方面描述你的变化；
2.介绍你的校园生活的一个重要变化、变化过程及原因：
3.可适当发挥， 文中不得出现真实的人名校名等相关信息；
4.词数80字左右(开头已给出，不计入总词数)。
Topic: How I’ve Changed!
Paragraph 1: General introduction about the changes in your life appearance(外貌) personality(性格), hobbies, habits...
Paragraph 2: The most important change about school life and how it happened The biggest change in my life... This is the most important change because...
Paragraph 3: ending feeling, hope
How I’ve Changed!
My life has changed a lot in the last few years. I used to...
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